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Contents 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-28 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-3 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-10 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-11 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-11 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-11 2.2.4 Menu items 2-12 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-12 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-12 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-12 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
Contents 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-28 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-3 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-10 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-11 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-11 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-11 2.2.4 Menu items 2-12 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-12 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-12 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-12 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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... installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: •...
... installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: •...
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xii M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x HDMI Out 1 x D-Sub 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O Internal I/O connectors 4 x USB connectors support additional 8...x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate Lite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD AOD Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form ...
xii M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x HDMI Out 1 x D-Sub 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O Internal I/O connectors 4 x USB connectors support additional 8...x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate Lite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD AOD Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form ...
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... pages 2-40 and 3-10 for future BIOS and Express Gate Lite software updates. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering Windows. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up , the ASUS Express Gate Lite allows you to...
... pages 2-40 and 3-10 for future BIOS and Express Gate Lite software updates. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering Windows. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up , the ASUS Express Gate Lite allows you to...
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...feature provides a checklist that allows the user to overclocking. feature of booting the BIOS. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclock the CPU speed in case ...the system hangs due to know which drivers are already installed, as well as those that are not. Update your screen. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update...
...feature provides a checklist that allows the user to overclocking. feature of booting the BIOS. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7 Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclock the CPU speed in case ...the system hangs due to know which drivers are already installed, as well as those that are not. Update your screen. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update...
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... disk in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System...
... disk in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System...
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... of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: SST 25LF080 Current ROM BOARD: M3A-H/HDMI VER: 0109 DATE: 02/14/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select ...or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS...
... of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: SST 25LF080 Current ROM BOARD: M3A-H/HDMI VER: 0109 DATE: 02/14/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select ...or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS...
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... shown. 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. All rights reserved. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-5 ok A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as...
... shown. 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. All rights reserved. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-5 ok A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as...
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...support DVD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5....done Please restart your computer A:\> 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Erasing flash ...... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. A:\>afudos /...
...support DVD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5....done Please restart your computer A:\> 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Erasing flash ...... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. A:\>afudos /...
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... menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-7 Quit all Windows® applications before...
... menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-7 Quit all Windows® applications before...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Click Next. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Click Next. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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... the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. M3A-H-HDMI.ROM M3A-H-HDMI ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-9 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows...
... the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. M3A-H-HDMI.ROM M3A-H-HDMI ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-9 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows...
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... item under the Exit Menu. See section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section 2.1 Managing and updating your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can also restart by pressing the reset button on ...requires you to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. You can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this section are installing...
... item under the Exit Menu. See section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section 2.1 Managing and updating your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can also restart by pressing the reset button on ...requires you to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. You can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this section are installing...
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...Main Tools menu Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Lite ASUS O.C. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: SST 25LF080 Current ROM BOARD: M3A-H/HDMI VER: 0109 DATE: 02/14/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER:... Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [B] Backup [Esc] Exit ASUS M3A...
...Main Tools menu Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Lite ASUS O.C. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: SST 25LF080 Current ROM BOARD: M3A-H/HDMI VER: 0109 DATE: 02/14/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER:... Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [B] Backup [Esc] Exit ASUS M3A...
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... system while updating the BIOS to load the file. Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS file to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to save and load CMOS. Profile Allows you to save the file. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile 1 Status : Not Installed O.C. ASUSTek O.C. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI...
... system while updating the BIOS to load the file. Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS file to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to save and load CMOS. Profile Allows you to save the file. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile 1 Status : Not Installed O.C. ASUSTek O.C. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI...
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ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to display the previous screen AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs the AMD OverDrive Utility which allows configuration of system and overclocking settings ... utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Click to display the next screen Click to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the...
ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to display the previous screen AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs the AMD OverDrive Utility which allows configuration of system and overclocking settings ... utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Click to display the next screen Click to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the...
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...to [IDE] before installing and using ASUS Express Gate Lite. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate Lite DOES NOT support PATA IDE HDDs. To install Express Gate Lite on your computer: 1. The InstallShield Wizard for future BIOS and Express Gate Lite software updates. If you have multiple volumes and OS... Select the language for you to complete installation. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support Click Next to install Express Gate Lite in the BIOS to web and Skype. Select the target disk volume for installation and click OK. 4. Follow the screen instructions to install Express Gate Lite...
...to [IDE] before installing and using ASUS Express Gate Lite. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate Lite DOES NOT support PATA IDE HDDs. To install Express Gate Lite on your computer: 1. The InstallShield Wizard for future BIOS and Express Gate Lite software updates. If you have multiple volumes and OS... Select the language for you to complete installation. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support Click Next to install Express Gate Lite in the BIOS to web and Skype. Select the target disk volume for installation and click OK. 4. Follow the screen instructions to install Express Gate Lite...
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...continue. 3. You can repair Express Gate Lite by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. Click Yes to continue. 4. A software update confirmation dialog box appears. Express Gate Lite configuration options are under the ...Tools menu. Configuring Express Gate Lite in BIOS Setup Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering...
...continue. 3. You can repair Express Gate Lite by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. Click Yes to continue. 4. A software update confirmation dialog box appears. Express Gate Lite configuration options are under the ...Tools menu. Configuring Express Gate Lite in BIOS Setup Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering...